About Resident Coordinator System

Resident Coordinator Systemis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in international development and international cooperation and sustainable development. Working with Resident Coordinator System, you will contribute to meaningful projects that address global challenges and promote sustainable development. You will develop valuable professional skills while working in a multicultural, international environment alongside experienced professionals.

Key Details

• Job Title:Protocol Intern
• Grade:I-1
• Location:Beijing, China
• Department:Resident Coordinator System
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be currently enrolled as a junior or senior undergraduate student or have already obtained a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
• Academic Qualifications: However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must be a junior or senior student of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), be currently enrolled in Masters or Ph.D.
• Academic Qualifications: Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelors, Masters or PH.D.
• Academic Qualifications: Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application.
• Academic Qualifications: Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.

Skills

• The UN Resident Coordinator leads the UN Country Team in China, including all the UN entities present in China.
• The UN Resident Coordinators Office (RCO) supports the roles and functions of the UN Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team.
• The RCO provides inter-agency coordination support to the UN Country Team (UNCT) and its various inter-agency working mechanisms, including theme groups.
• Key functions of the RCO include: – Strategic analysis, planning and positioning of the Country Team – Preparation and monitoring of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) – Support to joint UN programming and operations management – Policy guidance- joint advocacy and communications to enhance UN coherence – Improve overall programme impact of the UN System in China.
• The RCO China is looking for a motivated Protocol Intern to join the RCO China office.
• The duration of this internship is six months.
• The internship is UNPAID and full-time.
• Working days will be 5days a week and 8 hours per day.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply